Joint Walk Lakeland Group
Sun 18th Oct 2026
Walk Details:
Event Type
Group Walk
Region
Northern England
Local Group
West Lancashire
Distance
TBCml.
Start Time
9.30am
Route
This walk will commence from Whins Lane, Wheelton, in the area of the track down to the canal. Nearest postcode PR6 8HN. Map Ref 603 217. There is ample parking available along Whins Lane which carries very limited through traffic.
The circular route of 18 miles takes in a particularly lovely section of The Leeds to Liverpool canal. Hoghton Towers. Hoghton Bottoms. Abbey Village. Brinscall. Whitnell Plantation. Whitnell Moor. White Coppice and Heapey.
The only climb of any note is the one through Whitnell Plantation onto The Moor. There are a couple of sections across farmland which potentially will be wet underfoot.
Overall Its a great mix of canal and riverside, woodland and open moorland which on a clear day provide stunning views across the region
Contact
John Clarke Tel: 07940 810299
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© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
